Worshiping Jesus allowed (July 1, 1879 - December 31, 1953) <--> Worshiping Jesus not allowed (January 1, 1954 - the Present)

JWs wouldn't recognize the TRUTH if it bet them in the face.
You condemn the only religion who had enough love and respect for God to put his name back in his bible where he willed it to be because he wants it there. It was removed by wicked men under satans will. All show 100% whose will means the most to them by the translation they use. Think about that stance you are taking. It occurs like this-2Cor 4:4-2Cor 11:12-15
 
You condemn the only religion who had enough love and respect for God to put his name back in his bible
Except, of course that you don't really have any idea what Gods name is, and only substitute YOUR OWN FAVORITE VERSION of the Tetragram. Mine is Yaohu-Ul. Others hang their hat on "Yahweh".

How does your "Religion" believe that humans are made perfect before God?? That's the issue that matters, not your assumption about God's name.
 
Except, of course that you don't really have any idea what Gods name is, and only substitute YOUR OWN FAVORITE VERSION of the Tetragram. Mine is Yaohu-Ul. Others hang their hat on "Yahweh".

How does your "Religion" believe that humans are made perfect before God?? That's the issue that matters, not your assumption about God's name.
In the Lords prayer-Gods name was #1 to Jesus.
Men have many false reasonings concerning Gods name. I truly believe God has always made his name known and always will=Jehovah. Jesus promised to keep on making it known-John 17:26)
This issue means much more than your issue= In every translation on earth, the teachings of Jesus back the JW teachers---Where do you think that leaves the rest?
The answer to your issue= Hebrews 5:9-Salvation for those who obey)--Obey what?= Every utterance from God Jesus taught=OT-NT studied year after year it never stops. Jesus' real teachers make 100% sure that occurs. The JW teachers do just that. Worldwide every week of the year, 2 or 3 bible chapters studied and spoke on during the midweek meeting. On sunday-worldwide, a local needs talk then using the watchtower magazine with the bible, every JW on earth gets the same spiritual feeding. It accomplishes this= a true mark of the religion Jesus is with-1Cor 1:10= Unity of thought( all of Gods 1 truth), no division. The trinity based religionsssssssssss cant seem to understand that simple bible milk. Why?
 
Hebrews 5:9-Salvation for those who obey
I.e. Salvation by WORKS, which is the Only important thing that we have to know in order to classify the JW religious system to be a edited, like ISLAM, Catholicism, and other "Salvation by Works" blasphemies.
 
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I.e. Salvation by WORKS, which is the Only important thing that we have to know in order to classify the JW religious system to be a edited, like ISLAM, Catholicism, and other "Salvation by Works" blasphemies.
Another false reasoning by you. Works builds a living faith that will stand under pressures. Faith without works is dead. So its a living faith that obeys that gets one salvation.
 
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Another false reasoning by you. Works builds a living faith that will stand under pressures. Faith without works is dead. So its a living faith that obeys that gets one salvation.
Well then, you and the other JW victims go ahead and WORK to EARN your salvation. Unfortunately you won't be able to let us know when it doesn't.
 
Well then, you and the other JW victims go ahead and WORK to EARN your salvation. Unfortunately you won't be able to let us know when it doesn't.
I just told you. Works builds a strong living faith. See where your faith gets you without works. The bible didn't lie, your faith would be dead without works= worthless.
 
I just told you. Works builds a strong living faith. See where your faith gets you without works. The bible didn't lie, your faith would be dead without works= worthless.
Exactly backwards - a "Strong Living Faith" causes Works (the James message). JWs can't even get THAT right, since they're too busy trying to EARN their salvation.
 
Exactly backwards - a "Strong Living Faith" causes Works (the James message). JWs can't even get THAT right, since they're too busy trying to EARN their salvation.
Exactly what Pauls point is in Ephesians 2:10. We are Gods workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works that we should walk in them.
 
The Jehovah's Witnesses used to teach it was proper to worship the Lord Jesus.
This changed on January 1, 1954.


January 1, 1954
The Watchtower: Consequently, since the Scriptures teach that Jesus Christ is not a trinitarian co-person with God the Father, but is a distinct person, the Son of God, the answer to the above question must be that no distinct worship is to be rendered to Jesus Christ now glorified in heaven. Our worship is to go to Jehovah God. However, we show the proper regard for God’s only-begotten Son by rendering our worship to God through and in the name of Jesus Christ. Even now when we kneel in prayer, as Paul did according to Ephesians 3:14-19, we offer prayer in the name of Jesus Christ in obedience to his own directions (John 15:16; 16:23-26), but the prayer itself is addressed, not to Jesus, but to God his Father. (Questions From Readers, January 1, 1954, page 31)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1954008

"Prayer is part of our worship"
1. The Watchtower: As the true and living God, Jehovah wants us to pray to Him, not to someone else. Prayer is part of our worship and for this reason should be directed only to the Creator, Jehovah. (Matt. 4:10) (How to Pray and Be Heard by God, May 15, 1969, page 293)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1969361
2. The Watchtower: Should Christians pray to Jesus Christ? No. (Do You Remember?, June 15, 2015, page 32)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2015450

Worship
1. Awake!: Jehovah’s Witnesses do not worship Jesus. (My Sikh Heritage—And My Search for Truth, December 22, 1987, page 22) https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101987926
2. Awake!: The Bible shows that we should worship God alone. (Not Everything Called "Christian" Is Approved by God, January 8, 1973, page 28)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101973008

Before 1954
Charles Taze Russell (1879-1916)

Watch Tower Reprints: Prayer, it was shown, consists not merely of petition or request, but as a general term also includes invocation, adoration, communion and thanksgiving. It was pointed out that the prayers of "babes in Christ" are usually requests for earthly favors and blessings, whereas the advanced Christian rarely requests earthly favors. His prayers are usually thank offerings and communion seasons--telling the Lord (the Father or the Son, either or both, for the Father, as well as the Son, loves us;--John 16:27--and we have promise of communion with both;--John 14:23--both are to be worshiped and loved equally, for "all men should honor the Son even as they honor the Father;" --John 5:23 (Our Chicago Convention , September 1893, Vol. 14, No. 17, 18, page 1580-1581)

Joseph Rutheford (1917-1942)
Vindication, vol. 3: The princes will lead the people in their worship of Jehovah and of Christ. (c. 1932, page 295)

Nathan Knorr (1942-1977)
The Watchtower: While there in Jerusalem Simeon the man of God, and the aged prophetess Anna, blessed and worshiped this Son of God. (Mary, the Mother of Jesus, August 15, 1950, page 266)


Praying to/worshiping Jesus after 1954 - the light of praying to and worshiping the Lord Jesus can never be extinguished.
1959
Acts 7:59

As they were stoning Stephen, he made this appeal: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The Watchtower: The prayer offered by Stephen when he was being martyred is recorded at Acts 7:59, 60 (Questions From Readers, February 1, 1959, page 96).
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1959086

It is common for Jehovah's Witnesses today to affirm that Stephen was experiencing a vision, so it really doesn't constitute him praying to the Lord Jesus.
Insight on the Scriptures: Though some claim that prayer may properly be addressed to others, such as to God’s Son, the evidence is emphatically to the contrary. True, there are rare instances in which words are addressed to Jesus Christ in heaven. Stephen, when about to die, appealed to Jesus, saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” (Ac 7:59) However, the context reveals a circumstance giving basis for this exceptional expression. Stephen at that very time had a vision of “Jesus standing at God’s right hand,” and evidently reacting as if he were in Jesus’ personal presence, he felt free to speak this plea to the one whom he recognized as the head of the Christian congregation. (Ac 7:55, 56; Col 1:18) (Prayer, volume 2, page 667-668)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003543

It is important to point out that the vision took place in the city, while the prayer took place after Stephen was cast outside of the city.
Acts 7:58-59
(58) After throwing him outside the city, they began stoning him. The witnesses laid down their outer garments at the feet of a young man called Saul.
(59) As they were stoning Stephen, he made this appeal" "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The Jehovah's Witnesses contradict themselves because they affirm what Isaiah experienced was a vision, but also say that he "prayed".
Insight on the Scriptures: Visions from God were also received by such Bible writers as Isaiah (1:1; 6:1-13), Amos (7:1-9, 12; 8:1, 2), and Ezekiel (1:1). (Vision, volume 2, January 1, 1988, page 1159)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200004564

Awake!—1987: How I longed to make known this good news to the grief-stricken people of Cambodia! This good news would offer them an unfailing hope and a wonderful goal in life. Since it was not possible to return to that country, I did my best to publish the good news to Cambodians living in Austria. I prayed as Isaiah did, "Here I am! Send me." hoping that Jehovah would use me to help my fellow countrymen.—Isaiah 6:8. (Cambodia—Surviving a Nightmare, February 22, 1987, page 19)

1971
The Watchtower: You can be helpful to those doing shepherding and teaching work; you can aid others in their worship and service to God and Christ; you can make known the good news to others. (The Christian Ministry—What Does It Include?, August 1, 1971, page 459).
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1971562

1976
Asking in prayer that the Father and the Lord Jesus bless others.
The Watchtower: Jehovah God, the God of truth, has given us his solemn “word,” and “none that rests his faith on him will be disappointed.” (Rom. 10:11) May He and his son richly bless you, and may you continue serving faithfully, now and to all future time. (A Solid Basis for Confidence, July 15, 1976, page 443)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1976525

The Watchtower: Though the book of Revelation is largely symbolic, there is truly much food for thought and fine counsel and encouragement in its plain statements. In particular are its messages to the seven congregations in Asia Minor very beneficial. Also, repeatedly we find the need of endurance stressed and the bright hope given of the eventual triumph of righteousness. (Rev. 1:9; 2:3, 19; 3:10; 13:10; 14:12) Also, throughout, it tells of or calls for worship, praise, and honor to be given to the Creator, Jehovah God, and to the Lamb. (A Revelation—of Jehovah's Will and Purposes, November 15, 1976, page 700)

1984
Thomas was a worshiper of the Lord Jesus.
John 20:28
In answer Thomas said to him: “My Lord and my God!” (NWT)
The Watchtower: Only an inferior, a worshiper, can refer to another as "my God." (The Trinity—Should You Believe It?, February 1, 1984, page 5).
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1984081

1988
Insight on the Scriptures: Paul's statement at 1 Corinthians 14:15 concerning singing appears to indicate that it was a regular feature of Christian worship. In recording his inspired vision, John tells of various heavenly creatures singing to God and Christ.—(Re 5:8-10 14:3; 15:2-4) (Music, January 1, 1988, page 453).
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003137

Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand!: Thus, with John, we fervently pray: "Amen! Come, Lord Jesus." (Revelation and You, c. 1988, page 319)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101988044

1989
Reasoning From the Scriptures:
Unify all creation in worship of the one true God
Rev. 5:13..."And every creature that is in heaven and on earth and underneath the earth and on the sea, and all the things in them, I heard saying: 'To the One sitting on the throne [Jehovah God] and to the Lamb [Jesus Christ] be the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might forever and ever.'" (Kingdom, January 1, 1989, page 228)

1990
All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial: Paul expresses the prayer that the Lord of peace may give them "peace constantly in every way," and he concludes his letter with greetings in his own hand—2 Thess. 3:16. (Bible Book Number 53—2 Thessalonians, January 1, 1990, page 233).
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101990114

The "Lord of peace" to whom Paul expresses this "prayer" is the Lord Jesus.
The Watchtower: Even as Jehovah is the God of peace, so his Son, Jesus Christ, is the "Prince of peace," and the "Lord of peace." (Isa. 9:6; 2 Thess. 3:16) (The Christians' Possession of Peace, August 15, 1966, page 486)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1966601

1991
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

(11) Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus make a way for us to come to you.
(12) Moreover, may the Lord cause you to increase, yes, to abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,
(13) so that he may make your hearts firm, blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the presence of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The Watchtower: The apostle prayed that they abound in love and that their hearts be made firm. (Be Ready for Jehovah's Day!, January 15, 1991, page 22)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1991047

The "Lord" to whom the apostle prayed is the Lord Jesus.
Insight on the Scriptures: Other references to Christ's presence generally present encouragement to faithfulness and endurance until and during that time.- 1 Th 2:19; 3:12, 13; Jas 5:7, 8, 1 Jo 2:28. (Presence, volume 2, January 1, 1988, page 679)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003548

1998
The Watchtower: Just as a considerate father would help his young son to walk with him, Jehovah has given us the best possible aid. He sent his only-begotten Son to the earth. In every step of his lifelong walk here on earth, Jesus Christ perfectly reflected his heavenly Father. (John 14:9, 10; Hebrews 1:3) So in order to walk with God, we need to walk with Jesus. (‘Go On Walking in Union With Christ’, June 1, 1998, page 9)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1998403

The Watchtower: Also urging prayer upon us are the many Scriptural injunctions and expressions that imply prayer. Only by prayer can we keep "calling upon the Father." Only by prayer can we 'throw our burden upon Jehovah, letting him sustain us.' And for us to 'trust in Jehovah with all our hearts' and for us to 'take notice of him in all our ways' we must come to him in prayer as well as search his Word. Nor can we 'walk humbly with our God' without prayer; for who does not engage in conversation with one with whom he is walking; and what is prayer but talking with God? ("Be Vigilant with a View to Prayers," August 15, 1958, page 501)

2022
The Watchtower: In his prehuman existence, Jesus was "a god," or divine one, but not the God, the almighty God Jehovah.—John 1:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16. (Jesus—Who Is He?, July 15, 1988, page 6)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1988521

Pure Worship of Jehovah—Restored At Last!: Worship may be defined as "the act of showing respect and love for a god." (What Is Worship?, Teaching Box 1A, October 1, 2018, page 10)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017920

Examining the Scriptures Daily—2022: As we meditate on the Bible accounts of Jesus’ life, we come to love and respect Jesus because of the kind way he dealt with people. (Sunday, September 4, 2022, page 89)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102022208
Every trinity translation with Gods name removed supports satans will over Gods will. All using them are being mislead. Yes it mislead the JW,s until truth was uncovered. And they fixed the translating.
You can twist it all in your darkness just like trinity religions have done so well doing that they are nothing but a mass of confusion. Hundreds of those religions, cannot even understand simple bible milk, they fail this true mark 100%-1Cor 1:10=Unity of thought( all of Gods 1 truth) no division. Proves 100% they do not belong to Jesus because 1Cor 1:10 is a true mark of the one religion that has Jesus. The JW,s pass it 100% Why?
Those lacking intelligence and do not know what Jesus taught( he said he would send holy spirit to guide his into ALL truth) so why aren't you questioning why the mass of confusion religions have hundreds of different truths? And why are they using altered translations when every bible scholar on Gods earth knows100% God put his name in over 7000 places because he wants it there. The darkness loves people like you.
 
Every trinity translation with Gods name removed supports satans will over Gods will. All using them are being mislead. Yes it mislead the JW,s until truth was uncovered. And they fixed the translating.

Which makes it even worse for the JW's in that they still affirmed the worship of Jesus while at other times they deny it.

Total chaos on their part.
 
Which makes it even worse for the JW's in that they still affirmed the worship of Jesus while at other times they deny it.

Total chaos on their part.
One doesn't know truth until they find it. Thus using altered translations misleads all using them. Every trinity religion uses the altered translations every day and are mislead to not enter Gods kingdom.
 
Every trinity translation with Gods name removed supports satans will over Gods will. All using them are being mislead. Yes it mislead the JW,s until truth was uncovered. And they fixed the translating.
You can twist it all in your darkness just like trinity religions have done so well doing that they are nothing but a mass of confusion. Hundreds of those religions, cannot even understand simple bible milk, they fail this true mark 100%-1Cor 1:10=Unity of thought( all of Gods 1 truth) no division. Proves 100% they do not belong to Jesus because 1Cor 1:10 is a true mark of the one religion that has Jesus. The JW,s pass it 100% Why?
Those lacking intelligence and do not know what Jesus taught( he said he would send holy spirit to guide his into ALL truth) so why aren't you questioning why the mass of confusion religions have hundreds of different truths? And why are they using altered translations when every bible scholar on Gods earth knows100% God put his name in over 7000 places because he wants it there. The darkness loves people like you.
Just keep reading past 1 Cor 1:10 and into verses 12-13 and that's where the JWs stumble and fall. JWs say that they are of the JW division. And not only that but is the word Jehovah even mentioned in the NT? So the JWs know better than the Apostles who did not make use of the word Jehovah? That's enough to make me puke. 🤮

12 Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.”
13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
 
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